Relay Settings Electrical Engineer

SynchroGrid; College Station, Bryan (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SynchroGrid is seeking a Mid or Senior Electrical Engineer for its Denver office to independently apply standard engineering techniques in system protection for power utilities. You will develop relay settings for multiple manufacturers and perform extensive short circuit and coordination analyses.

The role includes arc flash analysis, NERC compliance verification, and project management to deliver relay settings for Wide Area Coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relay setting development for various manufacturers.
• Perform short circuit analysis and coordination studies.
• Conduct relay mis-operation analysis with Wavewin and SEL SynchroWave.
• Perform arc flash analysis with ETAP.
• Prepare and review NERC compliance verification reports (PRC standards).
• Manage projects to develop relay settings for Wide Area Coordination.
• Apply engineering software for ground grid design, relay coordination, load flow, and short circuit studies.
• Adhere to NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Communicate with project engineers and clients to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support project schedules and maintain progress updates.
• Provide general engineering support tasks as needed.

Skills

Relay schematics

Travel up to 10%

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SynchroGrid is an engineering consulting company that specializes in system protection for generation, transmission, and distribution utilities. We have a legacy of providing innovative solutions that simplify daily operations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mid or Senior Level Engineer for our Denver office. This candidate must be able to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using professional judgement and acquired knowledge to solve complex industry problems. This role involves developing and managing relay setting development for various relay manufacturers and performing various engineering analyses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relay setting development for SEL, GE, ABB, and other relay manufacturers.
• Develop short circuit analysis and coordination studies with CAPE and ASPEN.
• Perform relay mis-operation analysis with Wavewin and SEL SynchroWave.
• Perform arc flash analysis with ETAP.
• Develop and review NERC compliance verification reports for all PRC NERC standards. These include PRC-019, PRC-005, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027, etc.
• Manage specific projects to develop relay settings for Wide Area Coordination.
• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as ground grid design, relay coordination, transformer sizing, load flow and short circuit studies.
• Apply engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project engineer, customer representatives, and others as needed, as well as provide excellent client/customer service.
• Review project schedules and work with project engineer to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Perform engineering support tasks such as relaying, lighting, load flow, and short circuit analysis.
• Properly use the document management system.
• Apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Gain hands-on knowledge by occasionally visiting job sites with supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.

Required Skills

• Ability to recognize relay one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.